Police in Rugby are appealing for witnesses after a driver knocked down two people on a pedestrian crossing and sped off.

A 23-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were knocked down as they crossed Dunchurch Road, Rugby, near St Marie?s church, on Thursday at 7.45pm. The Ford Fiesta, which had crossed through a red light, failed to stop.

The woman was taken to St Cross Hospital with leg injuries. The man did not require hospital treatment. Anyone with information should ring PC Jennifer Gee at Rugby police station on 01788 541111.